Kingsway Tram Tunnel
The Kingsway Tram Tunnel was used until the end of London’s trams in 1952, carrying trams down to the Embankment to serve the South.
Category: Vintage Transport
Steam Engine at Poplar DLR
In June 2022 the Terrier Trust brought one of their steam locomotives “Poplar” to visit Poplar DLR train maintenance depot to mark it’s 150th birthday. “Poplar” is an 0-6-0 Terrier class tank engine and...
Stanmore Fire Station Open Day
London Fire Brigade open day at Stanmore Fire Station on 2nd September 2018. BFH972 ex Gloucester City FB TLP 1938 – 1969 Leyland TLM2A Metz DGJ309 Leyland TLM Metz London Fire Brigade Soho 1937...
VIC 56’s Visit to Central London
In June 2018, the preserved steam ship VIC 56 tied up at Hermitage Moorings in Wapping – just downstream from Tower Bridge. After a couple of days it was time to slip her moorings...
2018 HCVS London to Brighton
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society’s London to Brighton run for vintage buses and lorries which have been lovingly restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run, the HCVS starts...
2022 HCVS London to Brighton Run
Every year, the Historic Commercial Vehicle Society organises a run from London to Brighton for the buses and lorries which have been beautifully restored by their members. Unlike the more famous Veteran Car Run,...
2021 Cart Marking
One of the City of London’s many ceremonies is “Cart Marking”. Vehicle which are allowed to ply for trade within the City’s walls have a registration number branded using a hot iron on to...
“Clan Line” Steam Locomotive
Preserved steam locomotive Merchant Navy Class 35028 “Clan Line” at London Victoria railway station on 24th November 2018 with it’s train of Pullman coaches.